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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Self Feeders end CondenseEs
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
Aug. l, 1887. !

The following ordinance being Of
fered, was, on motion, unanimously
adopted:
Be it Ordained Ivy the Mayor ard
Board of Aldermen of the City OF
Alexandria, La, in regular session
convened, on this the LIST day OF An-
gust, A. d. 1ss7-That a tax of eight
| (S) mills on the dollar be and is here
by levied for Corporation purposes tol
the year 1887, upon all taxable prop
erty, real and personal, within the
Corporation of Alexandria, La.
Be it further ordained, ETC., Thai
this Ordinance shall take effect from
and after its PRONUNCIATION.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
A, B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
IT would be amusing, were there n

III would be amusing, were there not
a painful side to it, to hear men talk
about abolishing poverty by shifting the
bearing of one of the lightest Of our bur
bens. At the outside, what the working
man rays in taxes, direct and indirect, is
is not a fifth of his expenses, and a large
part of it comes in the rent of his dwell
ling, which would cost more were all the
taxes laid on land. Of course, the men
who talk this nonsense about the aboli-
ton of poverty by a device so inadequate
are either fools or knaves. Generally, We
presume, they ann at abolishing their
own poverty by talk rather than work
i Boston Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

ON the part of the people of our
city we extend hearty welcome to all
the delegates here in attendance at the
State Prohibition Convention, which
commences its labors to-day. We ask
them all to look around at our little
city and see for themselves; and we
trust their short stay in our midst will
be pleasant one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Wonderful Cures.

Jacob Geiger, retail druggist, Of Alex
andria, La, says: have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery, Electric Bitters
and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four years.
Have never handled remedies that sell as
we'll, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures
effected by these medicines in this city.
Several cases of pronounced consumption
have been entirely cured by use Of few
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery, ta-
ken in connection with Electric Bitters.
We guarantee them always. Sold by ia
cob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

AFTER you have finished reading
this paper, put it in one cent wrap
per and send it to friend in an ad-
joining State. Let the advantages
and resources of our Town be known;
this is capital way Of accomplishing
that result.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Greatly Excited.

Not few of the citizens of Alexandria
have recently become greatly excited
over the astounding facts, that several OF
their friends who had been pronounced by
their physicians as incnrable and beyond
all hope, suffering with that dreaded mon
ster consumption, have been completely
cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery fol-
consumption, the only remedy that does
positively cure all throat and lung dis
eases, coughs, colds, asthma and bron.
chitis. Trial bostles free at Jacob Gel.
gers Drug Store. Large bottles sold at
one dollar.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

DIR, Richardson, of st. Louis, in an
interview recently speaking of healthful
drinks in hot weather said: "Take butter
milk-it is one of the few valuable beyer-
ages of summer as regards the system it
scours it in natural way that drugs will
not do, reaching every crevice and crack,
gathering the refuse that could be exter-
minated in no other way. 1t is a remedy
for indigestion, for in churning the first
processes of digestion are accomplished
Nothing is more easily digested than but
termilk. 1t besides makes gastric juice.
Then, for those who cannot sleep, it is
valuable as a soporifc. In hot weather
it is a stimulant, and should be taken ev-
cry day, where coffee, tea and water
would be harmful"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
DO you want a good stove? Cal
on I. G. Mile. & Co.

Remember that we are headquar-
tiers for bagging and ties, and while
we handle other grades at proportion
ately lower figures, we will quote
you the best at prices that defy com
petition 24 ID, weight guaranteed, at
9 cents; full length arrow ties at S1.l5
per bundle; s OF osnaburgs at 10 cts.
per yard. Bauer q We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

AYERS Ague Cure is an antidote
for malaria and all malarial diseases,
whether generated by swamp or sewer
Neither quinine, arsenic nor any other
injurious drug enters into the compost
ton of this remedy. Warranted tc
cure fever and ague.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Connecticut Heard From-Saves Time,
Health and Money.

Mr.. James Raymond, Greenwich, Conn,
writes: "This is to certify that l have
used your Hughes Tonic with best sue
cess, and have also recommended it to my
friends, who say it always cures. In cases
where months were formerly lost from oc-
cupation, by taking few doses OF this
Tonic, chills and fever are kept off. there
by saving time, health and money"
Prepared by r. A. Robinson q Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, Louisville, Ky. Sold
at retail by Druggists generally.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
"A superior article Of tea at As cts
per pound can be had at Heyman's.

COL J. w. Nicholson, acting
president of the Louisiana State Uni,
versitv and Agricultural ssand Mechan
ical College, has made an appoint.
ment to lecture here to-day on the
subject of education The , ceilings
held in other places throagh the State
where Col. Nicholson has spoken have
all been we'll attended, and we trust
our people will turn out to day, ant
show their appreciation in the cause O.
education.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

THE FIRST BALE.-On Thursday
of last week, the first bale of new cot
ton, of this years crop, was brought
to Town. 1t was raised on the d. w
Hynson place, near Town, and was
shipped for his account, by Mr.. Jacot
Geiger, to Julius Weis & Co., of New
Orleans. 1t weighed 56S pounds ano
.classed as uiddling. Last year the
two first bales came in Oh Sept. Stb
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Il. G. Miller & Co., are headquar.
sters for machinery and agricultural
implements of every description. Cal
on them and get their prices. They
are offering bargains in their line o.
business. Their store is opposite the
lower wharf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Go to IIcyman's and get chew
of DeSola tobacco; you will feel hap
py, especially after you learn the price,
23 cents per pound. This tobacco
can't be duplicated for the money in
the State.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

The Jury Commtssio ers drew
the Jury for the October term of the
District Court on Monday. We will
publish the list in full in our issue OF
The oath.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Eagle Steam Flour S4.75, at 10
uas Killers, on Front street.

MIR. Joseph Levin, Alerandria's
Cheap John, has his column adver-
tisement in this issue of the DEMO
GRAFT. He wants US to say to the pub
lie that in a few days his immense
stock of clothing, gents furnishing
goods, boots, shoes and hats, and no.
ions, will be ready for inspection,
He bought his goods in person, and
says as to their general finish ane
makeup, they are away ahead of any
thing ever brought to this Town. Al
for prices, he is going to undersell any
of his competitors. So wait for Cheal
Johns wagon and we'll all take ride
"A Fresh stock of Groceries re
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Mn. VIM. Hill, cotton buyer
from Texas, intends settling in our
midst, for a while at least. Tic has
rented the dwelling house of Mr.. John
Clements, corner of Third and VIM
streets
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

The Sisters of Providence, whose
Mother House and novtiate are at
Castroville, Medina Co., TEXAS, will
open a school in Alexandra on the
lst of Septeml er.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
BRICK FOR SALE !!

H,HR UNDERSIGNED WILL DELIv-
er tirst-class BRICK at stations along
the Morgan Railroad, between Alexan.
dria and Cheneyville, at $ll per Thousand
by the car load-5000 bricks to car.
Address, ISAAC SACKMAN,
Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Mr.. Clarence Sprigg arrived home
from New Orleans last week. lie has
been attending the Tulane law school
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

MAJ. Geo. o. Watts, of Rapides,
would make number one Secretary
of State. What say our contempora-
sies.-(Vernon Condenser.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

ONLY a few barrels Of that S4.6O
family -four left at Lund & Warren's.
Better than eagle Steam," or any
1926 flour in town.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

The Concert at Turner'S Hall, in
Pineville, on last Wednesday, for the
benefit of Mrs. Armstrong, was we'll
attended-the acting of the different
ladies and gentlemen who took part
was fair. The programme was we'll
sarranged.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

THE Police Jury met in regular ses-
sion on Monday. They adjourned yester-
day afternoon.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

WHEN you want a 6rst-class article IN
every respect, call on reliable and we'll
established house. l. C. Miller & Co., on
Front street, opposite lower wharf, keep
in stock for sale cooking and heating
stoves of all kinds, which they offer at
when you need anything in this line and
you will be convinced Of the correctness
of our statement. Don't forget the name
and place.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

For Dry Goods we are still redu-
cling stock, for we shall soon be in re.
CENT of mammoth assortment and
stock, Pauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

"A clear head and sharp pencil
will soon find that Jonas Hitler, on
Front street, sells goods very cheap.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

ON Thursday last, before United
States Commissioner S. M. Brian, the
preliminary trial of Messrs Linscum
and Chandler, charged with trespass
on government lands in Grant Parish.
was held, United States District AT.
torney, M. S. Jones, prosecuting
Both parties were placed under bond
for their appearance at the January
term of the y. S. Court.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

7. G. MILLER g. Co., are headquarters
for hardware and agricultural implements.
Largest stock in the State outside OF New
Orleans. Prices way down. Send to them
if you need any thing in their line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

-Heyman's emporium for the latest
STYLES in shirts is the place. Front
street, opposite ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Take advantage of the nert few
weeks on remnants. We are selling a
large lot out regardless OF cost:
Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Cots, Hammocks, Baby Carriages
Croquet sets, ETC., at A. Albert q
Sons.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A Fine line of hand made ladies'
misses and children's button shoes just
received and being sold cheap. Call
on Jonas Hitler, Front street.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Lund & Warren claim that they
have the largest assortment and best
quality of mems, boys, ladies' and girls
shoes ever offered for sale in tho Alexand-
ria market. A call at their establishment
will convince you that their claim is a
inst one. If you cannot be suited here 1t
is useless to try elsewhere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Don't forget that we are at the
sign of the Red Plow, and th,t we are
prepared to offer greatest inducements
in all lines of goods. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

-ALMosr "a hundred men are en-
gagged at present at work on the Cot
ton Compress. There is no doubt the
building Will be completed by the lst
of October.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

The gentlemen who compose
what is known as the Compress col
Letting committee, were out making
the rounds on Saturday, calling for
the second installment Of money sub
scribed for that purpose.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Our planters the past week have
been poisoning the catapillars, using
Paris green. AS yet no great dam
age has been done to the cotton.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Get your bagging and ties a
Heyman's and be wise.

COMPLETION OF CoMPREss.--The
rapid appronrb to completion Of the
Alexandra Compress and consequent
increase of the commerce of onr town
having necessitated a proportionate In
crease of the previously large stock OF
general merchandise at the popular es-
tablishment of the late A. Heyman,
which are being disposed of at prices
absolutely within the reach Of all
Seeing is believing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Buy your tobacco at Jones Hill,
ler's, 25 cts per ID.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

MISS Maggie Terada, from New
Orleans, arrived here Sunday night.
She is the guest of Mrs. E. G. Hunter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

BEST Family Flour $500 per Dbl
at Heyman's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

We arc just in receipt Of a fine
line of youths and gents hats direct
from one of the largest firms of Phila-
delplia, and are prepared to astonish
YOU with low figures. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Mr.. j. G. Wilson, of Newark, n.
j., has purchased the quarter sqnare OF
ground, the property of Estate IL. s
Losce, situated on the corner of Sec
ond and Fulton streets. The price
paid was 500.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

"A sight worth seeing is Bauer x
Wells new stock of shoes. Fresh ar,
rivals from Philadelphia, Boston and
Cincinnati, and an inspection will re-
ward you for your trouble. Prices ec-
ceptionally low.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

DURING the past few days, Mr.
Hartel, the business manager of the
Heyman establishment, has been in
New Orleans, buying goods for the
Fall trade, now soon to be opened
He is expected back tomorrow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

--Remombar that we are selling on
Sweet Bouquet or Eagle Steam flour
at s4.65 per barrel. Bauer Il We'll
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
A Certain Cure For Catarrh.
TR1MALE, TENN,
Feb. %, 1887.
Gentlemen =


For seven years have had catarrh.-
Three years of that time was unable to
work. Unfortunately, early in my Attic
ton my breath became very offensive.
For seven years could smell nothing,
and l had no taste. How offensive my
breath was all those seven years need
not tell. What were my sufferings of
mind at not being able to taste or smell
anything, can be easily imagined was
treated by physicians all during that time
and l tried numerous medicines adyer-
tised. l bought one course of treatment l
saw advertised for SIG that was not worth
five cents. Last spring year ago a pam
phlet from the Swift Specific Co. came
ender my notice, and determined to try
the Specific. Fourteen small bottles COM
pletely cured me that Spring and Sum-
mer. Worked in the crop for the first
time in four years, and have been work
ing right along since without having the
slightest return of catarrh. The wonder
full cure of me has been the means OF
bringing S. S. S. to the successful notice
of many neighbors. regard it as Won
derful blood purifier, and a certain cure
of catarrh when given fair trial.
Yours truly,
SAM. A. COLES.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

NoTIcE.-The assessment rolls OF
the City of Alexandria for the year
1887 are completed and will remain
open for inspection and correction I'M
til Sept. /, 1887. A. d. RACIAL,
AUG. g. 1887. Assessor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Mr.. D. S. Ferris, of Lamonrie, has
gone to New York to buy his fall stock,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Fourteen yards stripes for 81 al
Heyman's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Stationery at A. Albert & Sons
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco
at Albert's.

Il. C. Miller & Co., in their commo-
dious quarters on Front Street, keep a
full and complete assortment of hardware
in all its branches, as also a large supply
of machinery and agricultural Implements
Buying as they do from first hands gives
then, good chance to sell at the very
lowest cash prices-which they certainly
do. The firm is staunch and we'll known
concern and never make any false mlsrep-
ccsentations. Their customers interests
are always con; ulted, and they strive IL
every particular way to please those who
patronize them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN-
i dersigned, convicted of larceny in July
last, will apply to the Board of Pardons
for pardon. WIN. JOHNSON.
August II, 1ss7-2t-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Town and Parish News

-BaggingS cts per ID at Heyman's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Trunks and valises at all prices
In shape, style and size we can sui
any one. Bauer q wen
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

u Treatise on Skin and Blood Disea.
ses mailed free.
The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 8, At.
lanta, Georgia
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

-Messrs Denis and Jim Williams came
home from Texas Monday night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

-Osnaburgs, s o., at 10 cts PEI
yard, at Jonas Killers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

POSTMASTER Mott has received let
ter from the Department of State making
inquiry as to the whereabouts OF one ii:
u. S. Lund, of New Orleans, the consul OF
Copenhagen having large sum OF money
for Lund.-Times-D Democrat 18th inst.
There is hardly doubt but that the
gentlemen alluded to above is our Mr.. IL.
w. S. Lund, of the firm of Lund & War
rcn. Lund's father was a native of Co
penhagen, Denmark. Mr.. Lnnd is i'll New
York at present, and ere this knows OF
his good luck. His friends here were
pleased at the reception of this news.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A FRESH stock of Groceries re.
ceived every day It Heyman's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Go where you can get the bet bar-
gains. That place is /. e. Miller u COS,
on Front St. The boss hardware house.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

TIME REVOLVING HEAD GIN HAS
been still further improved the past
year, and the mechanical adjustment of
all its parts made perfect The lightness
of draft, large working capacity, and the
doing away with all friction at tho end
of the Cotton Box, preventing absolutely
any choking or breaking of the roll, and
perfect cleaning of the seed insures that
each gin will, in the saving of motive
power, time, labor, and in extra produc,
ton of lint, pay for itself in every 100
bales ginded.
Self Feeders end Condensefs,
with lptest improvements, also made by
the Danicl Pratt Giu Company, to work
with these gins.
Agent, 50 Carondelet ST.. New Orleans.
ty Call and examine samples and got
descriptive circulars and price lists ut
ROGERS 81 WILLIAMS.
Aug. 17-3m Front ST., Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

ANOTHER Boom. - The City of
Alexandria is realizing something sub
stantial through the Inauguration of a
first-cla commercial boom 10y one OF
its popular business houses, which pro-
poses to compete for share OF the
public patronage by a strict adherence
to business principles and selling
goods at New Orleans prices. A visit
to the large wholesale and retail! es
Establishment of the late A. Heyman
will verify aud confirm the correctness
of the foregoing assertion. A word tc
the wise is sufficient.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Ayers Hair vigor,
Ayers SarsapariIIa,

Prepared BY DR.. j. G. Aver s. Co., Lowell. Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, $s'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-04-14
pre.ldent Arthnr ana the no,.

When the late President Arthur was
in office he travelled one summer in
Florida. From jacksonville he went
further south in steamboat. One day
the boat stopped at the wharf of a
town where an immense crowd of peo-
pie had assembled TO see the President.
Among them were many politicians and
men of influence. Back in the crowd
was ragged negro lad holding a young
eaglet in his arms. He had walked
twenty miles to bring this gift 10 the
President, and now, foot-sore and
covered with dust, but with his black
face beamng with pleasure, was hurry
ing across the gangplank, when he was
sternly ordered back by the officers of
the boat. The crowd set on him ami
forced him back. Mr.. Arthur caught
sight of the negro 5 face, full of misery
and disappointment, and instantly COM
pretended the situation. He beckoned
10 the boy, whom he met on the plank.
listened smilingly to the eager story of
how the eagle had been caught and
brought as a gift to the President, and
then explained how impossible il would
be for him to carry it with him on his
long journey. He dismissed the lad
with warm thanks and a hearty shake
of the hand, and sent him away proud
and happy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-04-14
Beeohsr's First Charge.

A Lawrenceburg correspondent says
the mouse where Henry Ward Beecher
and wife first went to housekeeping is
sill standing. They occupied the
second floor, the first being occupied
with a dry-goOds store. Mr. Beeeher' 5
salary at this time was $500 a year,
and they supplemented this by keeping
two or three boarders. The cores
pondent says: MIR Bcecher was frs,
induced TO come to Lawreneeburg, and
locate by Miss Martha SAWYER, who had
heard him preach in Ohio at the time
of his ordination. There was neither
elder nor deacon of the Presbyterian
Church at Lawrenceburg, but soon
afterwards Mr. Horace Basset, who
subsequently became clerk of the
United States Court at Indianapolis,
was elected an elder. During his two
and quarter years at this place Mr..
Beecher was both sexton and pastor of
the church, part of his duties being to
sweep out the church and keep the
lamps well filled with oil. His pastor
ate was eminently a success, and while
here he was frequently assisted in his
labors by his father; and, while the
latter was more profound man, the
former drew the largest congregations. :
Indianapolis Journal.